Exam 9: Nursing Care of Patients in Shock

A patient in shock is found unresponsive. The nurse knows that immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required because brain cells begin to die if deprived of oxygen for how many minutes? 1.1

The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patients are at highest risk for developing cardiogenic shock? (Select all that apply.)

A patient asks the nurse what happens during shock. Which response by the nurse is accurate?

The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient is at high risk for developing sepsis?

The nurse is caring for a patient in septic shock. The nurse identifies which as the contributing factor?

The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient is at high risk for developing obstructive shock?

A patient with progressive shock is diaphoretic and confused. The most recent blood pressure measurement was 82/40 mm Hg and a urinary catheter output was 10 mL for 1 hour. IV fluids are infusing at 150 mL/hr. Which action should the nurse take related to the urine output?

The nurse is caring for a patient in mild shock. Which medication should the nurse question before providing if ordered for a patient experiencing shock?

The nurse is assessing a patient who received 3 liters of normal saline for treatment of shock. Which finding indicates effectiveness of treatment?

A patient who weighs 84 kg is prescribed dobutamine (Dobutrex) 0.5 mcg/kg. How many mcg will this patient receive? Enter the numeral only.